Changing BX23 Fuel Filters takes 3.5 Hours!

[ncridgerunner]

Thought I would spend about 30 minutes changing the fuel filters on my BX23 but while preforming this task, I noticed the air cleaner bracket had broken and needed re-welding. Then I remembered I needed to measure to make a HST fan shield and it was obvious that a wash and a grease job was needed... One thing led to another and this job ended up taking 3.5 hours to finish. I'm beginning to wonder if this new-to-me tractor is going to occupy all my free time. Anyone else experiencing these lengthy repair times?

 

[Bulldog]

You're doing it all wrong. Don't look at repairs and service work as a burdon. Think of it as quality time spent with your tractor. Yes, at times you will be mad at it but even then it will never talk back to you, never argue, never talk to it's other tractor friends behind your back and never ask you for anything. All it will need is a little love (filters, fluid) and maybe a wash and wax every once in a while. You treat it right and it will never let you down.

Of course this is only MHO but in case you can't tell I love my tractors.

 

[ncridgerunner]

That is part of my problem. I get a great sense of satisfaction from "piddling" on my tractor. I'm afraid the wife is getting suspicious or maybe jealous.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Hey tractoring aint cheating, it's a proven fact!

 

[Bulldog]

Hey tractoring aint cheating, it's a proven fact!

Now that's funny. My wife even cracked a smile on that one.

By the way, happy 32nd buddy.

 

[GWD]

One way to look at the maintenance is that is a long-term time saver. It is also a money saver. The more you do now then the less you'll have to do later.

The fan protection is a one-time job. The air cleaner bracket is a four-time job (at least for me). Once you get all the bases covered it will be clear sailing with just fluids and filters from then on out.

Enjoy.